A fall arrest attachment with a web loop must be attached to a harness with a hitch or a carabiner.

• A. A Hitch
• B. A Carabiner
• C. A Hitch or a Carabiner
• D. Neither

Answer: (C)

A fall arrest web loop needs a secure way to connect to the harness so the load stays on the harness and doesn’t slip off during a fall. Using a hitch on the web loop or clipping the loop through a carabiner attached to the harness provides that secure connection. A hitch wraps and holds the loop in place through friction, keeping it tied to the harness, while a carabiner gives a positive, lockable connection that is rated to withstand the fall-arrest forces. Both methods ensure the forces are transferred into the harness safety system rather than risking detachment. So, either a hitch or a carabiner is appropriate, as long as the equipment is properly used and rated for fall arrest.